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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

..Wc have changed tho old Style Of
carrying on the cutlery business, said
manufacturer recently TO reporter
for the Mail and Erpress. aInstead 81
importing knives. scissors, rasors,
shears, and scythes, we are il0w ex-
porting them You will find vArious
tools. such as saws. chisels, and planes
of American make. in many Of the
large warehouses Of English citics
t'In the manufacture of what kind
Of cutlery do Americans exeelg'
knife blades, razor blades, and
axes. In the latter the United States
has made such advances that it excelsi
all other countries excepting. perhaps,
Canada. In 1879 there was imported
into the country cutlery TO the value
of $40. SOC. 600. which was cut down 70
5000, 900 in 1882 In 1882 about $780,
600 worth Of domestic goods were sent
abroad. Last year the imports wore
less than $500. 90, and the exports were
more than $2.000.0oc
Good table knives are made Of iron
and steel welded together. The hlad6
is of steel and tho shoulders and the
part that goes into the handle. called
techinally the. tang, are Of iron. The
blade Is made from sheet or cast staels
the tang is forged from bar iron.
Knife blades and other small articles
are usually forged into shape while
still attached To the bar, which servea
for the workmcn IL hold them by.
Two men are employed in forging such
work. The principal workman, or
foreman, as he Is sometimes called,
has small hammer Of from two TO
four pounds in weight. while the ham
norman wieids the slcdge- hainmor,
weighing from. ten to fifty pounds.
The foreman directs the hainmcrman.
whose blows merely follow those OF the
small directing hammer. In drawing
down or redscing a bar both in Length
aud width the Sat face OF tire hammcr
is used. but when ~ o length or breadth
only IL to be extended the narrow
edge OF the hammer Is used.
"The cavity in tho razor Blade u
made by bammering the blade on =
small roimd-faced anvil The notch
or nail-hole in a penn, knife Is struck
with q chiscl."
Are cheap knives made in the same
manner as the more expeRriycg"e
No; common knives are made ems
tirely Of ircn, aud the difference III
price arises not merely from the dif-
ference in the cost of material but
from the greater facility Of working.
Forks are wrought into shape ~
though single prsng WAS all ti..lt was
necessary. They are then shapes. out
with a stamping die
Are not grinding and polishing
very injurious work TO the mon suis;
ployedpo
.'Yes, on account of the particles sf
steel which enter the ntistrils of ti;~
workingsncn and wiiien causes paii-
ful irritation and produces q disan~e
! called grinders Asttna Few ,siqi.d,
ers live 30 be over 40 yevs III aga
Many experiments haze been tired 81:
remedy this evil. 4 magnetic lnoutii.
| piece wa.s invented. but for sonis rrae
son or other tho men viii net wcatsjt-
1 A revolving fan Ia create currmrs
spd carry off the sissst Is very stlcceAs
tai, bal even this the men oppa,ss p
jS.ss' Yers Eaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
MEXICO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2e 1887

day and appoint committee of
arrangements and reception for Fri
day night, but it is as well now, for
every citizen of Mexico should CON
slider himself ON both these COM
mittees. If We expect to get a
railroad or anything else except
left, we must wake up and show
our old-time spirit of enterprise
and liberality. Those who think
this railroad is coming to Mexico
without work and money are mis-
taken. The railroad men mean
business, and they made a straight
business proposition to our people.
We have other bright prospects for
roads, but let us secure one at a
time. Mexico has been offered a
new railroad; will she accept
it? While there are people who
want the earth, we think the citi-
zens of Mexico will be satisfied with
railroad, such as the proposed one
is bound to be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
CHEAP MONEY.

We have unlimited sums Of
Eastern money to loan at q low rate
of interest on improved lands for a
term of five years with privilege Of
paying 500 or any multiple there
of at any interest pay day Inter-
est payable annually or simi-annu-
ally to suit borrower. We can alao
supply you with home money at
all times. KILGoRE Il HOWELL.
Loan and Real Estate Agents
over Saving Bank, Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Is That It?
From the hlrherly Monitor.

Moberly is having a peck of
trouble with her Water-works, and
at a secret meeting of the Council
held on Monday night it is under
stood that the Council voted to do
away with the hydrants, so far as
the city is concerned. The old fire
engine was ordered repaired and a
committee appointed to hire an en-
ineer.-Mexico LEDGER.
Mistaken again. The Water
works are all right, and we have
the best water in the State and
plenty of it. The trouble is the
Council thought they would ere
duce the. rent. !" You have heard
that story, though.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
DonaIdson-Johnson.

Mr.. w. L. Donaldson and Miss
Carrie Johnson were married at the
residence of The brides mother in
West Mexico at 7ss0 o'clock last
evening by Rev. A. NJ. Yardeman,
of the promsnraa Street Baptist
Church. The ceremony was fol
lowed by supper and reception,
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
son left over the Wabash for Mober.
|ly, where they will make their fus
|ture home. The LEDGER, with
other friends, extends congratula.
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
There will be sharp competition

There will be sharp competition
at the meeting of the Missouri
Trotters' Association in Sedalia
next month in the selection of the
permanent meeting place of this
organization. Sedalia, Moberly,
Kansas City and Mexico want to
be made headquarters, with chances
about equal between them. The
annual meet will prove big thing
and the town securing it perma-
nently will have good reason to re-
joice. Mr.. w. R. Carter, who is
one of the original members of the
association, with other prominent
horsemen from this city and coun-
ty will attend the first business
meeting in Sedalia, the second
Thursday in January.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

THE burial of the five dead an
archists ON Sunday was attended by
SO small number of people that
but one conclusion can be drawn,
and that is, that it was also the
burial of anarchy, SO far as outward
demonstrations show. One thing
is certainly made evident, and that
is, that the conviction has come,
even to those who most admired
the dead men, that they did moi
represent the true interests of labor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

THE mortality report of the A.
O. Z. w. shows 204 deaths in Mis-
souri, during the year. The mem
bership is now over 10000 in the
State. The assessments during the
year were twenty-one in number.
In the Order of Select Knights there
were nineteen supreme benefit and
nine grand benefit assessments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

The world over, in towns large
and small, in every place where
human foot has left its print, are
found two classes of people: Those
who tell all they know and those
who think twice before they speak.
With the first class it seems an ut
ter impossibility for them to keep
a thought to themselves, and they
always carry delightful atmos-
phere of insecurity about with them
none ever knowing what they may
say next. Force of habit is strong
and either are liable to go to ex-
tremes, the reticentp people becoming
almost as mum as oysters, and the
babblers going on and on, like the
brook, with never a pause and never
a thought of what their careless re-
peating of everything they hear
may result in. To repeat charm.
ing things we may hear of one is
perfectly right and proper, while ii
keeping such things to ourselves we
do not add our share of brightness
and pleasantness to the world
Many have a fear that in repeating
reports or remarks heard, they
may be called to account for them
consequently, perhaps, having hae
experience in that line, they keeI
quiet and say not word. But
nothing daunts the chatterer ant
anything that they hear is grist tt
their mill; good, bad or indiffer
ent, they grind it out regardless 0.
consequences. Whenever they &C
into company a little flutter of in.
terest always attends their coming
while some friend sits ready to lay
warning hand on their shouldel
and say, "now do be CAREFUL
To reach a happy medium i,
most desirable. Tell the pleasan
things of life, but don't blurt on
anything and everything. riskin,
the reputation of your own commo.
sense, and injuring the feelings 9
Eothers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
A Deyout Answer.

A teacher, not long ago, was ex-
planning to his first reader class
the division of things into three,
and only three, classes of Kingdoms,
namely: animal, vegetable, and
mineral. After having them
classify number of surrounding
objects, he asked a 6-year-old the
question: Ernest, to what king.
dom do you belong ?"
Back came the shrill, Sunday
school like answer: "To the king.
dom of heaven, sir. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
An Elegant Substitute.

For Oils, Salts, Pills, and all
kinds of bitter, nauseous Liver
Medicines and Cathartics is the
very agreeable liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. It's advantages are
evident--it is more ca lily taken,
more acceptable to the stomach,
more pleasantly effective, and more
truly beneficial to the system than
any other remedy. Recommend.
ed by..leading physicians. For sale
by G. R. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico
Mo. till Jan. IL. &
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Clark & Potts Combination Sale
Feb. IA and 49, 1883.

We are receiving entries to oul
Combination Sale to be held the
above dates, and all parties who
have surplus of horse stock can
now have a place in our book.
which will be open until the 25th
of january, at which date the lis'
win be made up for publication,
CLARK & PORTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

The Atoms new fast train will
be called the "Hummer," and will
make its initial trip on Christmas
day, leaving Chicago at 6 p. M, and
arriving at Kansas City the next
morning at 8 O'Clock. The return
train will leave Kansas City al
4:45 p. M, and arrive in Chicago
the folio wing morning at 8 o'clock.
This train will make a saving in
time of five hours between the
above named noints.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
TO The Farmers.

We wish to insure your property
against fire and lightning in as good
companies as are in the world, at
the following rates
Fifty cents per 500 for one year.
s1.00 per 500 for three years.
s1.50 per 500 for five years.
Don't pay 25 to so cents higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon falls
into hands of attorneys and banks
for collection. KILGoRE & HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo.
Over Savings Bank. 33tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

A Perfect Woman.

1t was a very old Spanish writer
who said that "a woman is quite
perfect and absolute in beauty if
she has thirty good points," Here
they are.
Three things white-the skin,
the teeth, the hands.
Three black-the eyes, the eye-
brows, the eyelashes.
Three red-the lips, the cheeks,
the nails.
Three long-the body, the hair,
the hands.
Three short-the teeth, the ears,
the feet.
Three broad-the cheek, the
brow, the space between the eye
broWs.
Three narrow-the mouth, the
waist, the instep.
Three large-the arm, the loin,
the limb.
] hree fine-the fingers, the hair,
the lips.
Three small-the bust, the nose,
the head.
Well, suppose she has all these
good physical points, she would
still not be "thing of beauty and a
ijoy forever" unless she had the
following intellectual and moral
points:
/. Intelligence.
2. Mildness of temper.
8. Modesty.
4. A kind disposition.
5. Ability to wash and iron shirt
| 6. A willingness to sew on but.
ton.
7.Patience.
s. A soft, melodious voice.
8. Gentleness.
10. Courage.
| II. Faith that knows no falter-
ling.
| u. A buoyant hope.
| Is. Cleanliness of person.
IA. Taste in dress.
| Is. A loving heart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
The windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain and sur
rounding counties are cordially IN
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed,
which has no equal for easy work
ing and elegance, at exceedingly
low prices. The Windsor is the
best folding bed made.
J. M. MENEFEE, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

L. M. Hendrix, of Audrain
County, attended the Weaver-Hen-
dirk wedding in New London last
Wednesday evening. While here
he made us a pleasant call and re.
newed for the Old Reliable. "Mitn
is a jolly, social fellow, and is al.
ways a welcome visitor at the
Record office. Rails County Record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
THAT NEW RAILROAD.
President and Directors of the
New Springfield Line In the
City Thursday.


Branch from Jefferson City brought
a party of prominent railroad men
to town Thursday, all interested in
the proposed railroad from Hanni-
bal to Springfield, Mo-, connecting
at the first-named place with a trunk
line from Chicago. The gentlemen
were driven to the Ringo, where
they were met in one of the parlors
by G. NJ. Lakeland of the C. & A.,
and Maj. H. A. Ricketts,. A re-
porter for the LEDGER called upon
them moment after their arrival.
The party was composed of r. C.
Nickerson, e. F. House, Joseph
Lathrop, Of Chicago; Charles D.
Long and VIM. B. McCreery, of
Flint, Michigan, and Benz. U.
Massey, of Springfield. Nickerson
is president of the new company
and Messrs. House and Lathrop are
directors.
They had just returned from
Springfield, following the route of
the proposed road, and are highly
elated over the encouragement
with which they have met.
"May 1 ask the object of your
visit to this eity?'the reporter said
to Mr.. House, one of the directors.
owe just got in from Jefferson, "
he answered, "and will leave in q
hour or SO for Columbia, where we
will remain tonight, returning
here tomorrow. | have had talk
with Major Ricketts,, and it is ar
ranged that a mass meeting be call
ed at the Court House here for to-
morrow night. At that time we
will submit a proposition to your
people, with reference to the build
ing of the Chicago, Hannibal and
Springfield railroad through this
city. I hope there will be a big
turnout; In all the towns south OF
Missouri river where we have sub
mitted propositions we have been
warmly welcomed and our offers
promptly accepted. We make a
proposition to the people of Column
bia tonight"
"Will the road surely be built?'
"It is a sure thing Our sur.
veyors are now making this way
from Hannibal and we will locate
the line to this city or Centralia
then touching Columbia, crossing
the river at Wolf point, Boone
County. We have applied to Con
gress for bridge charter at that
place Arrangements are being
perfected rapidly; and active wori
on the line will be commenced a
an early day Yes, sir, the roat
will surely be built. %
"Would you prefer the route
through Mexico to the one through
| Centralia?"
"No; we rather like the sur
roundings of your city the best
but we are offered twenty-five mile
of railroad from Centralia to Col
umbia for almost song, and tha
with other inducements may max
the new road an uncertainty SO ia
as Mexico is concerned. No mat
ter which of the two routes we Sc
I lect we will pass through Colum
bia." Several of the other gentle
men mentioned above stood nea
while Mr.. House was talking ant
were equally enthusiastic over th
prospect of the early completion o
the new line. As the reporter LEI
Mr.. House said:
"The new road will not be on
horse affair, but a trunk line iron
Chicago to Springfield, with al
early extension to Galveston
Texas"
All the gentlemen in the part,
think the road is assured and tha
it is only matter of a few week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
canpbell--E'ry.

The society event OF the season in
tile vicinity Of Hatton was the mar
riage, Thursday evening, at the Gle.
CANT home of the brides parents,
one mile north OF that place, Of
Miss Amanda Fry and Mr.. Edwin
Campbell, Of the same vicinity
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Frank III. Mitchell at 7:3o in
the presence of over 150 invited
guests, followed by a reception and
supper. The groom was dressed
in conventional black and the bride
wore very becoming dress of del.
icate cream colored ladies cloth,
trimmed with surah silk, with lace,
Lilies of the valley completed the
bridal trosseau. Following is the
list of presents !:
Silver syrup stand, DIR. Black.
China tea set, Mrs. DR.. Black,
Pair silver napkia.srings, Miss
Gertie Campbell, sister of groom,
Silver cake basket, [. B. and J.
III. Hardin.
Elegant bouquet vase, Miss Laura
Rickenbaugh.
Silverb butter knife, Miss Maggie
Miller, Jefferson City.
Silver cake basket, Ian and Roy
Ridgeway.
Silver butter knife, Miss Matte
Brown.
Set silver knives and forks, w
E. Black and lady.
One glass set and cake starld
Miss Mildred and brother.
Set silver teaspoons, Mrs.
Brown, grandmother of bride.
Dozen napkins, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Black.
Pair perfumery bottles, gold
stand, Charley Fry, brother of the
bride.
Majolica pickle stand, set in sill.
yer, Joe and Rilda Brown.
Ruby pickle stand, set in silver,
Katie Campbell, sister of groom.
Large family bible, DIR. Wells.
Tombosun whisk broom-holder
Miss Matte Fry.
Easel looking glass, Mr., and Mrs.
Oscar Black.
Pair peachblow vases, J.C Nc
Clintock and lady and Miss NJ Tie
Miller.
Pair peachblow vases, G. 4lal.
and II. Henderson.
Set silver tea spoons, DIR. Win.
Black and lady.
Elegant gold watch, to bride from
groom.
Silver sugar spoon in plush case
Miss Edna Fry.
Three bottle plush perfumery
case, Tom Nose.
Pair blankets, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
McKamie.
Pair amber colored, boat shaped
lperfumery stands, Geo. Brown.
|. Bronze ink stand, A. B. Smith
| Elegant hanging lamp, James
and Dock Pledge and NJ. Freeman
Stand lamp, Miss McClintock.
| Table cloth and doze n napkins
Mrs. Fry, mother of bride.
| Bowl and pitcher, VIM. Brown
| and wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Letters uncalled for at the post
office will be held but two weeks in
the future, instead of four, before
being sent to the Washington dead
letter office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Sam c. Armstrong, formerly o.
this city, was married Wednesday
at Milliard, Dakota, to Miss Ids
Milliard, of that place. The groom
lis a brother of Alb. Armstrong
manager of Kabrich's Opera House
this city. p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
. AII annraeiafa fha 80.

ALL appreciate the advantage Of
a new railroad to Mexico. There
lis no doubt but what Mexico can
have the Chicago, Hannibal
& Springfield road if the proper
steps are taken. a rousing big
crowd of tax payers and citizens
greeted the railroad men Frida,
night. Our idea was that III,
Board Of Trade should meet Thurs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

"Work? Well I should smile" !"
said Mr.. Leslie Lee, of the Pacific
and United States Express Com
panies. "Since | have been in the
business | never saw the like of
Christmas presents sent by express.
| ann nearly dead on my feet and
the other boys are just the same
way. Everyone is sending pres
ents and don't see how we are go
| ing to stand it another day, if the
business Increases as it has for the
past week. The Wabash is now
running three express cars beth
ways"
At the post-offiee the rush is
equally as great. An employe
showed a reporter great piles OF
packages received not yet called
for. The parcel mails out are also
very heavy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
B. B. Runkle. foreman

B. B. Runkle, foreman of the
Mexico LEDGER, and esof the
best job printers in the West, gave
us call on Saturday last. The
LEDGER owes much of its populari-
ty to Runkle, who has labored
faithfully to keep it up toits present
high standard .-Centralia Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Tt Was Time he Was Weaned

"sir," said the prisoner, "I did
not pay this man for my refresh
ments because | know nothing OF
the value of money. am child
of genius
"And what is your age?" asked
Judge Tomlinson.
"Forty-two years"
"Then it is time you were
weaned," and his honor gave him
20 days away from the bottle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
The Delightful Liquid Laxative.

Syrup Of Figs is a most agreeable
and valuable family remedy, as IL
is easily taken by old and young,
and is prompt and effective in cur
ing Habitual Constipation and the
man sills depending on weak or
inactive condition Of the Kidneys,
Liver, and Bowels. 1t acts gently,
strengthens the organs on which it
acts, and awakens them to a healthy
activity. For sale by G. R. Gibbs,
druggist, Mexico, Mo. till Jan. II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

French & French have moved
intot heir elegant new store-rooin
three doors west of their old stand.
Look out for their advertisement in
the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

LOCAL option will likely be sub
mitted in Mexico at once. The
idea now seems to be to have the
matter settled in the county and
city at the same time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

e. HI. Fudge, Chicago, a broth.
er-in-law of Circuit Clerk Stone,
was here last week for night. He
is interested in the proposed rail.
road from Chicago via Hannibal,
Mexico and Columbia to Spring.
field, and was going over the route
when here.-Columbia Statesmen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

MIR. Drinkard, father-in-law Of
DIR. Nichols, was in Mexico to-day
and called. He was in Mexico 81
years ago and of course would moi
know our thriving, booming city
Y,f.rxy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

The A. o. U. w. Lodge of Full
ton are making arrangements for a
public installation and supper.
The order is large and flourishing
and desires to extend its benefits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

H. G. Bender, of Clacher &
Hills tin department, lost an eye
Wednesday, a piece of loose wire
flying from pair of shears he was
using and striking him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

MEXICO can have railroad boom
if our people say so. We can't
have any kind of boom unless we
work and give up our money for it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

French & French's new South
side drug house is nearly ready for
occupancy. 1t will be lighted by
electricity. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Not scriptural, but True.
From Life.

Clergyman NJ = boy, you were
very naughty to run away. Don't
you know the way Of the transgres-
sor?,s
Boy Yes; towards Canada. Z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Leading merchants claim Christ
mas trade this season to be 20 pei
cent. larger than last year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

THE City Council meets Monday
night, when the Gene Jones alley
will attract its attention and the
local option petition be disposed of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

1t is Natures own true laxative.
It is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles,
etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
c. R. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. Dec. II, 1889.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
Farm for Rent,

4 good 40 acre farm 10 miles
southwest of Mexico for rent, good
bonse. out-buildings etc. Terms
reasonable. A. 9. HITT, t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Two young electricians ot Munich.
aamed Mestern and Hel;dc6ler. hare
invented sort Of telephone which
flxes the spoken word ON q chsmicaily
prspaxsd shsst of paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

Rev. John Robson, of Granger,
Mo-, and Miss Emma G. Groves,
daughter of Wm. Groves, south
west of this city, were married al
g a.. m. Thursday by Rev. ],
A. Mumpower. The attendant;
were Mr.. Cook Groves and Miss
Sophia Panhorst. Mr.. and Mrs
Robson left at 1850 for their future
home in Granger, over the Wabash
aThe LEDGER extends congratrla
tifSs,s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

SREET COMMISSIONER MCKINNEY
is collecting up the poll tax close.
This, is proper, and we trust he
will keep it up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29

"ORAToRs" will now try to show
how the city can pay hydrant rent
al without the saloon license. They
say we can, but can we?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-29
One Dollar for
Ii WEEKS

The POLICE GAZETTE will be mail
ed, securely wrapped, to any address in
the United States for three months on
receipt OF ONE DOLLAR. Liberal dis
count allowed to postmasters, agents aud
cubs, Sample copies mailed free. adj
dress all orders 10
RICHARD &. FOX,
Franklin Square New York City